Gear

Gears (ギア,Gia?) are part of the Panel System featured in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. These panels change the form of the playable character's weapons, serving as a replacement of the Keychain system of previous games. Most Gears have room to attach Units (ユニット,Yunitto?), which boost the weapon's stats or unlock hidden abilities.

The Duel Gear ④ (デュアルギア④,Dyuaru Gia ④?, lit. "Dual Gear ④") is obtained through item synthesis. It can also be found as the Duel Gear+ ④, which is obtained from a chest at the Tram Common in Mission 59, and the Duel Gear++ ⑤, which is obtained through item synthesis.

Recipes

The Duel Gear ④ can be synthesized for 4600 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

The Chrono Gear ③ (クロノギア③,Kurono Gia ③?) can be purchased for 720 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank. It can also be found as the Chrono Gear+ ③, which is obtained through item synthesis.

Recipe

The Chrono Gear+ ③ can be synthesized for 2000 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

The Lift Gear ③ (クライムギア③,Kuraimu Gia ③?, lit. "Climb Gear ③") can be purchased for 1080 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank. It can also be found as the Lift Gear+ ③, which can be redeemed for 10 Mission Crowns at the Moogle Shop.

The Nimble Gear ④ (エレガントギア④,Ereganto Gia ④?, lit. "Elegant Gear ④") can be purchased for 3600 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank. It can also be found as the Nimble Gear+ ④, which is obtained through item synthesis.

Recipe

The Nimble Gear+ ④ can be synthesized for 3700 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

The Wild Gear ③ (ワイルドギア③,Wairudo Gia ③?) can be purchased for 1080 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank. It can also be found as the Wild Gear+ ③, which can be redeemed for 40 Challenge Sigils at the Moogle Shop.

The Valor Gear ② (ブレイブギア②,Bureibu Gia ②?, lit. "Brave Gear ②") is obtained from a chest at the West Hall in Mission 29. It can also be found as the Valor Gear+ ②, which can be redeemed for 2 Mission Crowns at the Moogle Shop.

The Fearless Gear ③ (フィアレスギア③,Fiaresu Gia ③?) can be purchased for 2400 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank. It can also be found as the Fearless Gear+ ③, which is obtained through item synthesis.

Recipe

The Fearless Gear+ ③ can be synthesized for 2000 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

The Prestige Gear ④ (グローリィギア④,Gurōryi Gia ④?, lit. "Glory Gear ④") can be purchased for 3600 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank. It can also be found as the Prestige Gear+ ④, which is obtained through item synthesis.

Recipe

The Prestige Gear+ ④ can be synthesized for 4600 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

The Rage Gear ⑤ (レイジングギア⑤,Reijingu Gia ⑤?, lit. "Raging Gear ⑤") can be redeemed for 120 Challenge Sigils at the Moogle Shop. It can also be found as the Rage Gear+ ⑤, which is obtained through item synthesis.

Recipe

The Rage Gear+ ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

The Champion Gear ⑤ (ヴァリアントギア⑤,Varianto Gia ⑤?, lit. "Valiant Gear ⑤") is obtained through item synthesis. It can also be found as the Champion Gear+ ⑤, which can be purchased for 6400 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Master rank.

Recipe

The Champion Gear ⑤ can be synthesized for 7800 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

The Pandora's Gear ⑤ (パンドラギア⑤,Pandora Gia ⑤?, lit. "Pandora Gear ⑤") can be purchased for 10000 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once every Secret Report has been obtained.[1] It can also be found as the Pandora's Gear+ ⑤, which is obtained through item synthesis. When equipped, it transforms the user's weapon into a more formidable form, with exceptional capabilities. The Pandora's Gear ⑤ grants the Risky Play ability.

For Organization members, this Gear grants them two of their most powerful weapons; the color scheme is the same for all of the Organization's weapons provided by the Pandora's Gear, consisting of black, gold, and blue or red. For Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Riku, this Gear grants them the version of their weapon that is based on an Organization member's signature weapon. The King is the only exception, as he is granted his former Keyblade, the Star Seeker.

Recipe

The Pandora's Gear+ ⑤ can be synthesized for 19500 munny once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank.

The Zero Gear ⑤ (ゼロギア⑤,Zero Gia ⑤?) can be purchased for 30000 Heart Points at the Moogle Shop, once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank. When equipped, it transforms the user's weapon into a more powerful form that draws forth its wielder's true worth. When equipped, it gives the Organization members their signature weapons.

The Zero Gear is emblazoned with the Nobody insignia, signifying that for the Organization members, as well as others who wear the Black Coat, this gear produces that character's signature weapon. For Sora, Donald, and Goofy, it instead produces their Dream weapons, which has the odd effect of giving Sora a Sword weapon despite his weapons being classified as Keyblades. For Riku, it produces his Soul Eater's Keyblade form, Way to the Dawn, and for Mickey, it produces a stronger version of his Keyblade called Kingdom Key DΩ. For Roxas, however, it produces his signature Oathkeeper and Oblivion only when equipped with three Ability Units, and only during Mission Mode. It produces Kingdom Key+, Oathkeeper, and Two Become One when equipped with zero, one, and two Ability Units, respectively. In Story Mode, three Ability Units simply revert the Keyblade back into Kingdom Key+. Xion's Keyblade, when equipped with the Zero Gear, operates as Roxas's does in Story Mode.

The Casual Gear ② (カジュアルギア②,Kajuaru Gia ②?) can be redeemed for 15 Challenge Sigils at the Moogle Shop. When equipped, it transforms the user's weapon into "something awfully familiar", i.e., a joke weapon such as an umbrella or a broom.

The Mystery Gear ③ (ミステリーギア③,Misuterī Gia ③?) can be redeemed for 60 Mission Crowns at the Moogle Shop. When equipped, it transforms the user's weapon into one that "draws forth its wielder's personality."

The Power Unit Ⓛ (パワーユニットⓁ,Pawā Yunitto Ⓛ?) is a link panel that increases the weapon's Strength, depending on the weapon.

The five Power Unit Ⓛ's can be purchased at the Moogle Shop for 180 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Novice rank, for 480 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Agent rank, for 2500 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank, redeemed for 170 Mission Crowns, and obtained from a chest at the Side Street in Mission 13.

The Magic Unit Ⓛ (マジックユニットⓁ,Majikku Yunitto Ⓛ?) is a link panel that increases the weapon's Magic, depending on the weapon.

The five Magic Unit Ⓛ's can be purchased at the Moogle Shop for 480 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank, for 800 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Expert rank, for 2500 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank, redeemed for 190 Mission Crowns, and obtained as a clear bonus in Mission 73.

The Guard Unit Ⓛ (ガードユニットⓁ,Gādo Yunitto Ⓛ?) is a link panel that increases the weapon's Defense, depending on the weapon.

The five Guard Unit Ⓛ's can be purchased at the Moogle Shop for 480 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Rookie rank, for 800 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Expert rank, for 2500 Heart Points once Roxas is promoted to Legend rank, redeemed for 240 Mission Crowns, and obtained as an MG clear bonus in Mission 20.